Happy weekend!
Saturdays are when we curate all the sapphic book news and queer happenings of the week into one convenient location. Think of it as your personal reading directory! After all, we know the weekend is when so many of us are able to unwind for a minute and want to get lost in a good woman loving woman book. What could be better?
In today’s post, you’ll find cheerful LGBTQ+ news stories to combat all the negative ones bombarding our screens.
Sapphic author Annette Mori shares a Caturday photo of an adorable kitten!
One of the things we love about the weekly lesfic author selfie is getting to know the personality behind the words. Check out the picture of Amelia Lascaux with the book Ménage à Claws.
Finally, scroll to the bottom of the post to see photos of TB and Miranda’s walk in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow.
Before we get to today’s post, it’s time to reveal the identity of this week’s Guess the Author!
Every week we provide five clues about a sapphic author. On Saturday, we reveal the author’s identity.
Before we unveil this week’s author, here are all 5 clues in case you missed them:
1. I was once thrown out of the House of Commons on a school trip for giggling (lol).
2. I adore gin, flowers, and strong scents (especially gin!) You can find me on a Friday night with a nice glass of Orange and Rhubarb gin and a huge grin. 🙂
3. As a teenager, I accidentally set my sister’s hair on fire while trying out hair dyes. She has never forgiven me!
4. I can juggle my ears like a pro, but only when sober. I once used this ‘skill’ to get out of a school detention.
5. I have synaesthesia.
Now it’s time to reveal their name. Drum roll please…
This week’s author is Eule Grey!
Check out Wild Ginger in the Rhubarb, Eule Grey’s new release!
What’s a butch to do—Follow the rules or fall in love?
The rules for ex-undercover cops are clear: No girlfriend, no sex, no snuggles—too risky for everyone concerned. After a year of spying on gangsters, tough Charlie couldn’t agree more. She doesn’t want a girlfriend or a relationship; she only needs power tools and a job in her brother’s bike shop.
Still, it’s difficult to leave the past behind. Charlie feels bad about betraying the gangster’s trust. Guilt comes with the job. So what? When a gorgeous gin artist becomes a neighbour, wanting to help is natural. Fix the fridge—yeah. Sexual attraction? Nope. Girlfriend? Double nope. All that matters is following the rules: No girlfriend, no sex, no sharing. Repeat.
Rose loves summer flowers, gin, pretty clothes, and butch lesbians. Owning a cocktail shop is a dream come true, even if the responsibility is tricky for one person to bear. If only she had friends and family! A caring friend would be extremely welcome to fix the fridge and put up the shelves. It’s strange how Charlie smells of wild ginger and Rose of sweet rhubarb, like an award-winning gin.
Rose has secrets, too, about the past. She doesn’t intend to cuddle up with Charlie. It’s just that the heart wants what the heart wants. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
One thing is certain… When wild ginger gets in the rhubarb, nothing can stop it.
Get Wild Ginger in the Rhubarb here.
Eule Grey’s bio:
Eule Grey has settled, for now, in the north UK. She’s worked in education, justice, youth work, and even tried her hand at butter-spreading in a sandwich factory. Sadly, she wasn’t much good at any of them!
Monday kicks off a fresh Guess the Author game!
NEED A BOOK FOR THE WEEKEND?
If you’re looking for something to read this weekend, below you’ll find 9 books on sale.
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Without further ado, let’s get to all the weekly queer news!
TB is determined to spread good rainbow news during 2024, which let’s face, is going to be a rough year. There are a lot of elections all over the world, which means we’re in for a lot of scaremongering. While it’s important to stay informed, it’s also vital not to lose sight of all the kindness in the world. Below are the happy queer stories that made TB smile this week. They’re queer news links worth clicking!
In Michigan, three queer local candidates are fighting for better water and better accountability — Best of luck!
This Portal Lets LGBTQ+ Kids Ask Questions of Queer and Trans Pro Athletes — Fantastic idea!
Willie Nelson, 91, sings gay cowboy anthem with Orville Peck at music festival — Love this!
Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world — We admire their bravery and dedication!
Two Ukrainian women in love were torn apart by Putin’s war. They never stopped fighting to reunite. — Amazing!
Meet Grayson! Grayson was a recue kitty that we found in the engine of a neighbor’s car. He is very lovable, but also very demanding and will meow loudly to get your attention, plus not leave you alone when you’re reading. He constantly paws me and demands that I pet him while I’m reading on my iPad. It’s annoying, but also rather endearing. Submitted by Annette Mori, a sapphic author.
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